Bernina 217 Owner's manual

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BERNINA International AG • CH-8266 Steckborn/Switzerland

”Welcome to

the BERNINA

family”

H.P. Ueltschi

Owner

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IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

the electrical outlet immediately after using

and before cleaning.

3. LED radiation. Do not view directly with

optical instruments. LED class 1M

WARNING

To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock

or injury to persons:

1. Use the sewing computer only for purposes

as described in this manual. Use only

attachments/accessory recommended by the

manufacturer as contained in this manual.

2. Do not allow the sewing computer to be

used as a toy. Close attention is necessary

when this sewing computer is used by or

near children and infirm persons. This sewing

computer is not intended for use by persons

(including children) with reduced physical,

sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of

experience and knowledge, unless they have

been given supervision or instruction

concerning use of the sewing computer by a

person responsible for their safety. Children

must be kept under supervision to ensure

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety

precautions should always be followed,

including the following:

Read all instructions before using this sewing

computer.

When the sewing computer is not in use, it

should be disconnected from the electricity

supply by removing the plug from the outlet.

DANGER

To reduce the risk of electrical shock:

1. The sewing computer should never be left

unattended when plugged in.

2. Always unplug the sewing computer from

Safety instructions

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

3 Safety instructions

10. Do not use bent needles.

11. Always use the BERNINA original stitch plate.

The wrong stitch plate can cause needle

breakage.

12. To disconnect, turn power switch to «0»

(off), then remove the plug from the outlet.

Do not unplug by pulling the cord, instead

grasp the plug to pull it from the outlet.

13. Turn power switch to «0» (off) when making

any adjustments in the needle area, such as

changing the needle or the presser foot, etc.

14. Always unplug the sewing computer from

the electrical outlet when carrying out

cleaning or maintenance work or any other

user servicing adjustments mentioned in this

manual.

15. This sewing computer is provided with

double insulation (except USA and Canada).

Use only genuine replacement parts. Please

note the advice on the servicing of double-

insulated products.

that they do not play with the sewing

computer.

3. Never operate this sewing computer if:

- it has a damaged cord or plug

- it is not working properly

- it has been dropped or damaged

- it has fallen into water

Take the sewing computer to the nearest

authorized BERNINA dealer for examination,

repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.

4. Never operate the sewing computer with

any air vents blocked. Keep ventilation

openings of the sewing computer free from

lint, dust and/or fabric bits.

5. Keep fingers away from all moving parts.

Special care is required in the needle area of

the sewing computer.

6. Never drop or insert any objects into any

opening on the sewing computer.

7. Do not use the sewing computer outdoors.

8. Do not operate the sewing computer where

aerosol products (spray) or oxygen is being

administered.

9 . Do not pull or push the fabric while

stitching. This may deflect the needle,

causing it to break.

4 Safety instructions

SERVICING DOUBLE

INSULATED PRODUCTS

In a double-insulated product, two systems of

insulation are provided instead of grounding. No

grounding means is provided on a double-insu

-

lated product nor should a means for grounded

be added to the product. Servicing a double-

insulated product requires extreme care and

knowledge of the system and should only be

done by qualified service personnel.

Replacement parts for a double-insulated pro

-

duct must be identical to the original parts in

the product.

A double insulated product is marked with the

words: «Double-Insulation» or «double-

insulated».

The symbol

may also be marked on the

product.

DISCLAIMER

No liability will be assumed for any possible

damage which arises from misuse of this sewing

computer.

This sewing computer is intended for household

use only. This sewing computer complies with

the European Directive 2004/108/EC relating to

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC).

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS!

Note:

Please find the latest version

of your instruction manual at

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5 Safety instructions - Contents

Important safety Instructions 2

Details of the sewing computer 6

Standard Accessories 8

Feet selection 9

Optional Accessories 10

Setting up the sewing computer 12

Operating instructions 20

Stitch overview 23

Selected practical stitches 24

Sewing Needles 31

Maintenance 33

Troubleshooting 34

Index 35

Environmental Protection

BERNINA is committed to the

protection of the environment.

We strive to minimize the

environmental impact of our

products by continuously improving

product design and our technology

of manufacturing.

At end of life please dispose this

product in an environmentally

responsible way according to the

national directive. Do not throw

away this product with your

household waste. In case of doubt,

please contact your dealer.

Details of the sewing computer

6

Details of the sewing computer

Front view

Right end

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1

2

5

6

8

11

12

9

14

17

18

19

20

15 16

22

21

23

3

4

13

7

13 12

27

28

26

25

23

24

30

29

7 Details of the sewing computer

1 Bobbin cover

2 Stitch plate

3 Attachment base for

special accessories

4 Sewing table socket

5 Presser foot shaft

6 Needle clamp with fixation

screw

7 Needle Threader

8 Thread guide

9 Reverse button

10 Thread take up cover

11 Thread path

12 Bobbin pre-tension

13 Thread tension adjustment

14 LCD display

15 Needle stop up/down

16 1/2 motor speed

17 Bobbin winder

18 Stitch width button

19 Needle position button

20 Stitch length button

21 clr/del-button

22 Stitch selection buttons

23 Handwheel

24 Balance adjustment

25 Power switch on/off

26 Power plug socket

27 Drop feed-dog

28 Foot control socket

29 Spool pin (vertical,

collapsible)

30 Carrying handle

31 Horizontal spool pin

32 Rear thread guide

33 Accessory box connection

34 Presser foot lifter (manual)

35 Thread cutter

Back view

31

34

35

33

32

4

3

30

7

29

Standard Accessories

8

Accessories

•

Fabric cover

•

Accessory case

•

2 bobbins (one of them in the

bobbin case)

•

Presser feet shaft with 5 soles

•

Selection of 130/705H needles

•

Seam ripper

•

Lint brush

•

3 spool discs

•

Foam pad

•

Oiler

•

Foot control

•

Power cable

•

Angular Torx button

•

Warranty card

The foot control regulates the

sewing speed

Sewing speed is adjusted by

applying more or less pressure

to the foot control.

Important! (USA/Canada only)

Use only foot controller type

SR-1 with sewing computer

B215.

Foot control

Self storing cord

•

wind the cord on the reel

•

insert the plug into the

groove provided

When sewing

•

unwind the cableThe power cable

•

plug A into sewing computer

•

plug B into wall socket

Foot control cable

•

plug C into sewing computer

Power switch (D)

1 the computer is switched on

0 the computer is switched off

The sewing light is switched on

and off with the power switch.

Power cable

A

C

B

Important! (USA/Canada only)

This sewing computer has a

po la rized plug (one blade wider

than the other). To re duce the

risk of electric shock, this plug

is intended to fit in a polarized

outlet only one way. If the plug

D

does not fit fully in the outlet,

reverse the plug. If it still does

not fit, contact a qualified elec-

trican to install the proper out-

let. Do not modify the plug in

any way.

Refer to the safety

instruction!

9 Feet selection

Standard snap-on soles

2

Overlock sole

Overlock seams,

hems, over-

sewing edges,

narrow satin

stitches

1

Reverse pat-

tern sole

for practical

and decorative

stitches

4

Zipper sole

for sewing in

zippers

3

Buttonhole

sole

for manual

buttonholes

5

Blind stitch sole

Blind hems, edge

stitching

Presser foot

shaft

for snap-on

soles

Note that all presser feet are available as stable feet as well.

10 Optional accessories

Sewing table

To attach

•

raise the needle and presser

foot

•

place the table over the free

arm and press firmly so that it

engages on the fixing cam

To remove

•

raise the needle and presser

foot

•

pull the table out of the fixing

cam

•

pull in a horizontal position to

the left

Scale of sewing table

•

«0» corresponds to the centre

needle position

Seam guide for sewing table

•

insert into the groove (under-

side of table) from the right or

left

•

it can be freely adjust over the

whole width of the table

Note: Remove the presser

foot or the presser foot shaft

when attaching the seam

guide!

We recommend the use of the

BERNINA Lens Set for more

comfort when sewing.

Lens Set

Sewing speed

•

control the sewing speed by

depressing the foot control

•

raise or lower the needle by

tapping on the foot control

with your heel

Foot Control

Optional accessories 11

Start-stop-unit

With the Start-stop-unit (SSU)

the start-stop-function can be

controlled by hand.

•

press start-stop-button A =

stitching starts

•

with the speed regulator B

the sewing speed can be

regulated by hand

•

to interrupt or stop sewing =

press start-stop-button A

again

Note:

If the foot control is connected

with the sewing computer, the

Start-stop-unit is deactivated.

A

B

The LED sewing light illumina-

tes the sewing area and has a

long product life.

Attention:

Please note that a defective

sewing light must ONLY be

replaced by an authorized

technician.

The sewing computer must be

taken to an authorized

BERNINA dealer!

Please refer to the

safety instructions!

LED Sewing Light

Setting up the sewing computer 12

Winding the bobbin

•

turn power switch on

•

place empty bobbin on

spindle

•

following the direction of the arrow take thread through the rear

guide and round the pre-tension stud

•

wind the thread two to three times around the empty bobbin

and cut off any excess thread on the thread cutter

•

press the engaging lever against the bobbin

•

press the foot control

•

the motor will stop automatically when the bobbin is full

•

remove the bobbin

Thread cutter

•

cut the thread on the thread

cutter

Winding the bobbin

Note:

When winding the bobbin

on the vertical spool holder

(p. 15), it may be necessary to

adjust the speed.

13 Setting up the sewing computer

To remove the bobbin case

•

raise the needle

•

turn power switch to «0»

•

open the bobbin cover

•

grasp the latch of the bobbin

case

•

remove case

To insert the bobbin case

•

hold the bobbin case latch

•

the finger on the case should

point upwards

•

insert so that it clicks into

place

Bobbin thread cutter

•

insert the bobbin case

•

take the thread over cutter A

•

thread is cut

•

close the bobbin cover

Note:

The bobbin thread does not

have to be brought up as

the loose end is just the right

length to start sewing.

Please refer to the

safety instruction!

A

Bobbin case

Setting up the sewing computer

14

Inserting the bobbin

... it lies in the T-shaped slit at

the end of the spring.

The bobbin must turn clock-

wise when thread is pulled.

Insert the bobbin

Insert the bobbin so that the

thread runs clockwise.

Pull the thread counter clock-

wise into the slot.

Pull the thread to the left under

the spring until ...

Removing the needle

•

raise the needle

•

turn power switch to «0»

•

lower the presser foot

•

loosen the needle clamp screw

•

pull the needle down to remove

Inserting the needle

•

flat side of needle to the back

•

insert the needle as far as it will go

•

tighten the needle clamp screw

Changing the needle

Please refer to the

safety instruction!

15 Setting up the sewing computer

Supplementary spool pin

A

Changing the presser foot sole

Changing the presser foot

sole

•

raise the needle and the

presser foot shaft

•

turn power switch to «0»

•

press the button on the shaft

to release the sole

Attaching the presser foot

sole

•

place the presser foot sole

under the shaft so that the

peg sits under the opening of

the shaft

•

lower the presser foot lifter

and the foot sole will click

into position

Please refer to the

safety instruction!

Collapsible vertical spool pin

•

found on the back of the sewing computer behind the

handwheel

•

essential aid for sewing with more than one thread, i.e. double

needle work

•

raise the pin until it clicks into its vertical position

•

when using large reels, add the foam pad A for stability

Setting up the sewing computer

16

Threading the upper thread

Attaching the thread spool

•

raise the needle and the presser foot

•

switch the power off

•

attach the foam pad

•

place spool on pin (thread unwinds clockwise)

•

attach the appropriate spool disc - diameter of spool disc is disc

size. There must be no clearance between the disc and the spool

•

take thread through rear guide A

•

then into slit of upper thread tension

•

pull thread down to the right of the take-up cover to B

•

take thread up to the left of the cover to C in the direction of

the arrow, placing it in the take-up level

•

take thread down and through guides D and E

Please refer to the

safety instruction!

A

C

D

E

B

17 Setting up the sewing computer

Needle Threader

B

A

Thread in hook

•

raise the needle

•

lower the presser foot

•

lay the thread behind hook B

and hold lightly

Lever down

•

press lever A down and simul-

taneously guide the thread

around hook B to the right to

the needle

Thread in front of needle

•

put the thread from the front

into the guide until it catches

in the hook

•

let go of lever A and thread

Thread cutter

Thread cutter on head frame

•

pull both threads from front

to back over the cutter

•

the threads release as soon as

the first stitch is sewn

Setting up the sewing computer

18

Stitch plate

Feed-dog and fabric feed

Button flush with housing =

sewing position

Button depressed =

feed-dog is lowered

•

for free-hand sewing or dar-

ning

Stitch plate markings

•

the stitch plate is marked with vertical, horizontal and diagonal

lines in mm and inches

•

the lines help to guide the fabric for sewing seams and precise

topstitching, etc.

•

the horizontal markings are helpful for sewing corners and but-

tonholes, etc.

•

the diagonal markings are useful for quilting

•

the vertical measurements correspond to the distance between

the needle and the line

•

needle insertion point is position «0» (center needle position)

•

the measurements are marked to the right and left, measuring

from the center needle position

Note: To change the stitch plate see page 33

Feed-dog and stitch length

With each stitch the feed-dog moves forward by one step.

The length of this step is determined by the stitch length selected.

With an extremely short stitch length, the steps are also short.

The fabric moves under the foot quite slow ly, even at full sewing

speed. Buttonholes are sewn with a very short stitch length.

19 Setting up the sewing computer

A

Thread tension

The basic setting

•

is indicated when the red line on the tension

adjustment wheel is in line with the marking A

•

the tension does not need adjusting for normal

sewing work

•

for special sewing work, the tension can be

adjusted to suit the fabric

Perfect stitch formation

•

the stitch formation is in the fabric

Upper thread tension too tight

•

the lower thread is pulled more to the right

side of the fabric

•

to reduce the upper thread tension turn tension

adjustment wheel to 3–1

Upper thread tension too loose

•

the upper thread is pulled more to the wrong

side of the fabric

•

to increase the upper thread tension turn

tension adjustment wheel to 5–10

The tension is factory set for the best results.

Metrosene 100/2 (Arova Mettler, Switzerland)

is used to set both the upper and lower thread

tension.

If other sewing or embroidery threads are used,

the tension may need adjusting to suit the fabric

and chosen stitch.

For example:

Tension

Metallic thread approx. 3

Monofilament approx. 2–4

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